2.  It is a degenerative neurologic disorder of
the brain
 Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of
dementia that gradually gets worse over
time. It affects memory, thinking, and
behavior.

3.  There is no cure for the disease, which
worsens as it progresses, and eventually
leads to death. It was first described by
German psychiatrist and neuropathologist
Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named
after him

4.  Age
 Family history
 Head trauma
 In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers
worldwide. Alzheimer's is predicted to
affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.

5.  Being female
 Having high blood pressure for a long time
 Myocardial infarction
 Viral infections
 Disorder in immune function

6.  There are two types of AD:
 Early onset : Symptoms appear before age
60. This type is much less common than
late onset. However, it tends to get worse
quickly..
 Late onset : This is the most common type.
It occurs in people age 60 and older. the
role of genes is less clear.

7.  Early symptoms of AD can include:
 Getting lost on familiar routes
 Language problems, such as trouble
finding the name of familiar objects
 Losing interest in things previously
enjoyed, flat mood
 Misplacing items
 Personality changes and loss of social skills

8.  As the AD becomes worse, symptoms are
 Change in sleep patterns, often waking up
at night
 Delusions, depression, agitation
 Difficulty doing basic tasks, such as
preparing meals, choosing proper clothing,
and driving
 Difficulty reading or writing
 Forgetting details about current events
 Forgetting events in your own life

9.  People with severe AD can no longer:
 Understand language
 Recognize family members
 Perform basic activities of daily living, such
as eating, dressing, and bathing
Other symptoms that may occur with AD:
 Incontinence
 Swallowing problems

10.  History collection
 Physical examination
 Neurological assesment
 Blood routine

11.  Computed tomography(CT) or magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain may
be done to look for other causes of
dementia, such as a brain tumor or stroke.
 In the early stages of dementia, brain
image scans may be normal. In later stages,
an MRI may show a decrease in the size of
different areas of the brain.

12.  Antidepression drugs
 Antipsychotic drugs
 haloperidol
 risperidone
 Donepezil It improves mental function
(such as memory, attention, social
interaction, reasoning and language
abilities, and ability to perform activities of
daily living)

13.  Memantine is used to treat the symptoms
of Alzheimer's disease. It works by
decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.
Memantine can help people with
Alzheimer's disease to think more clearly
and perform daily activities more easily,
but it is not a cure and does not stop the
progression of the disease.

14.  A complete history
 Assess the causes
 Collect the family history
 Nurse should prepare specific questions
about the difficulties with activities of daily
living.
 Assess the family strenghts and weakness
 Educate the family members

15.  Consume a low-fat diet..
 Reduce your intake of linoleic acid found
butter, and dairy products.
 Increase antioxidants like carotenoids,
vitamin E, and vitamin C by eating plenty of
darkly colored fruits and vegetables.
 Maintain a normal blood pressure.
 Stay mentally and socially active
throughout your life.
 Avoid injuries

16.  Bedsores
 Loss of muscle function that makes you
unable to move your joints
 Infection, such as urinary tract infection and
pneumonia
 Other complications related to immobility
 Falls and broken bones
 Harmful or violent behavior toward self or
others
 Loss of ability to function or care for self
 Loss of ability to interact
 Malnutrition and dehydration

17. yes no